Friend of Faux

So I think it's safe to say i have inhaled more faux fur this week than the clean up crew at a Plushie Convention, but the results are more than worth it. There's some fabulous faux fur collars-sort of a caveman meets Elizabethan Ruff thing-flying out of the store-we've already sold out of two colors-and some great Spats, including the new George Clooney as Chewy, and Out of Grecian Formula Chewy.We've also done great holiday versions the girl's Dot Ringer with velvet sleeves that seem to be hitting a nerve with the tween and pre-tween cool set.And more Cowels Gone Wild than you can shake a hand cam at.Today I found three grey with a sheer raglan shoulder I don't even remember cutting-sort of a Lost Weekend moment there. Soon, I'll need an intervention-"Ma'am, just put the scissors down, and come out of the building"-"Just one more sweater, PLEASE! Then I'll stop, I swear!"I hope you can make it to one of the Jennifer Butler After Dark events-I have just chocolate dipped more clementines than I thought could fit in the universe, let alone my fridge for this week, so DO come by and devour some while Leslie Atiles makes you fabulous with her great holiday make up. Or the Retail Therapy event I'm doing with Twisted Vine that will go on while Peter Baker Studios pops in next week. I've heard some wonderful stories this week about the fun and compliments my dresses have had at their various events, and nothing makes me happier.Except maybe yesterday, when I found the perfect rubberized linen for a motorcycle jacket cut raincoat for spring. SO much to look forward to...

With the store turning a year old tomorrow, I thought it might be a good time to start a blog of what's going on at 1326 Post Road.
A year ago today, at exactly this time of night, I put the last coat of paint on the trim of the store, and hopped in my car towards Brooklyn with my good friend, vet and co-painter Grace to see one of my favorite bands, The Twilight Singers on the last night of their US tour. Why, when I was opening my store in 11 hours would I do such a thing? Because their drummer called and said "You're coming to the show, and you're bringing those pants, right? The new velvet pants? Because I woke up dreaming about my new pants" You need pants? I'm your girl! I measured him 2 nights previous in Boston, and we talked trousers. And although most people don't have 2 day turn around needs, that was the whole point of opening up the store. People. People, and their pants, and me. A year later, we have made many, many pairs of perfect pants. One of my favorites just happened-we picked her up at the train station right behind the store, she fit her muslin, left to visit her good friend and who is also our good friend and client(4 pairs in her closet)came back the next day for a pre-lunch fitting, and we dropped her at the station for the 3:30 train back to the city, pants in hand. The process doesn't always go that swiftly, but what a pleasure to know something you designed is such a happy part someones life.
Many coats, suits, weddings, gowns and 70 hour work weeks later, I very happy to have opened the door to all the wonderful people I have met in the past year. Thanks, and keep checking in on what's happening. People always ask me "Where do you get the ideas for all this stuff? What's your inspiration?" With this blog, I'll keep you posted on the spring collection as it forms, and I hope to see you all at the Fairfield Theatre Company on February 28th when it hits the stage. In the meantime, if you need pants, I'm still your girl.

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